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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

ginning of the ''boom" has been sold from s2j
TO $500 for ordinary Building Lots, Every
'old settler has realized a handsome com
potency in disposing OF portion of his land
at fancy prices. DOCKS have been erected:
hotels built and added from time to time: n
line of seven boats ply regularly between st.
Andrews Bay and other ports; and alto
gether, the outlook promises that st. An
drew's Bay VIII in a few years become The
most important city of the Gulf coast. It.
possesses every natural ADVANTAGE: A deep
bay-more than siXty-fve miles long with it's
various branches-with deep channels to the
outer gulf, at once the most charming and
most ufeful body Of water on the coast: n
safe harbor for the fleets OF Il world Every
species of vegetable, fruit and serial viii
grow TO perfection IN IFS soft Italian climate:
oysters in countless milllons-the best in the
world-rest IN thousands of eXhaustless oyster
Deds; timber easily accessible and sufficient
In quantity to furnish carg es for years to the
entlre carrying capacity Of nations fleet: n
climate that. both win Ler aud summer. ia the
absolute perfection of earthly delight: free
from malaria, high. dry land and beautifully
located. These are among other good reasons
why st. Andrews Bay is the most desirable
location for Florida home that the State ca
oner, and why this company has confidence
In II, tne wisdom OF Its present business policy,
within two years st. Andrews will be the
second largest city in Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

writing is perfectly distinct. The chiro-
graphy is plain, neat and tree. The letter
is as follows: "Caroline County, Va.
Feb. II, 1S63-My Dear Pastor: l drop
you a note TO say that your son Toms
application to be transferred to the
cavalry had been made before your
letter reached me. | regret that
he should have taken such step, as l
think he would have had a more desira-
BILE position with Gen. Paxton. He is
now member of Company G, First Vlr-
GINA Cavalry. This company is from
ROckbridge, and IS the same that Mat
White brought into the field. III can be
OF any service TO you at any time, hope
that you will command my services.
Such funds as have in your hands please
appropriate as you think will do the most
good, and IN such manner as to have
none on hand at the end of the year. The
StOnewall brigade is holding services
twice during the Sabbath in a building
which the brigade has nearly completed.
Mr.. Hopkins, of our church, preached
there last Sabbath evening. Please re-
member me very kindly to Mrs. White
and to Mr.. and Mrs. McCrume. Very
truly, your friend,-T. j. Jackson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
SUMTER COUNTY FAIR.
A Fine and Successful Display of
Fruits, Flowers. Etc.

A Fine and Successful Display of
Fruits, Flowers. Etc.
LEEsBURG, FLA, Feb. 12.-Sumter
county, Leesburg and adjacent towns, es-
pecially, can well pride themselves on the
success Of their fair, which closed yester-
day. Started only three short weeks ago,
the project was carried along by few OF
the most enterprisIng members until the
interest of others was enlisted, resulting
IN most gratifying success.
Maude's large hall here was handsome
ly trimmed and festooned by the fair and
willing hands of the ladies, who, ever fore
most in all good works, took hold and rem
dered invaluable services. The isplay in
the several departments was ali that
could be desired, and showed really what
variety OF fruits and vegetables Florida
can produce, and mot half try eithero
The citrus fruits were found in perfection.
All the finest varieties OF the orange were
well represented. Nandarins, tango
rines, lemons, mammoth shaddocks large
as pumpkins, grape.fruits nearly the
size OF footballs, Japan persimmons, and
many other choice fruits 30 tempting to
the palate were noticeable. The garden de-
partment eXcelled anything the NEWS rep
resentative ever saw before, even in sunny
Florida. There were turnips larger than
peck measure, cabbages of enormous
bulk, beets OF huge dimensions, magnii-
cent sweet potatoes, onions, asparagus,
spinach, lettuce, parsley-in fact all the
garden "sass" and truck, showing how
profitable and successful is the truck
business OF this section. There was also
a very toothsome and tempting array Of
canned fruits, Jellies, marmalades, etc,
all from Florida fruits. Orange wine,
vinegar. ETC., were also in abundance.
Curiosities OF various kinds, strange
forms OF vegetable life and some good
specimens of the taXdermists' skill &C.
cupied another long table. At the end of
the hall and overhead were shown a
most exquisite display of ladies' handi-
work, to which, OF course, no "horrid
man" can do justice. For fear OF mixing
the kensIngton stitch with worsted or
macrame work, or "wice VERSA" your
correspondent will not enter on the 'for-
hidden" ground, but can say the display
was complete, embracing large variety
VI work, and az one enthusiastic Young
lady remarked, "Oh! II Is just TOO lovely
for anything" just So!
The ladies of the w. e. Il. y. spread n
tempting looking lunch table and had
large patronage.
The poultry aud cattle departments
were small, but some fine animals were
shown in the latter.
1t has been decided to move the best
portion OF tue eXhlDlt To the South Flnri-
da fair, which begins at Orlando on Feb.
10. The following named gentlemen will
attend there as the sumter county com
mittee: Q. Z. Rocks. Thomas W. Spicer,
j f.. Richmond, o. Albright, J, War.
ner, A. j. Phares, Il. X. Coburn, r. Il,
sharrard, Thomas Hiatt, Prof w. Z.
Dodd.
Leesburg is going ahead and has a
fine future opening before her. The
country bereabouts Is being rapidly set
tied up, improvements made, aud the re-
suit will be 10 quickly build no this we'll
located place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
TO BE READ IN CONNECTION WITH ABOVE

With a broader business policy than has
characterized any other Southern corpora
ton, we have steadily appreciated the rela-
tive value of land and people. We are hold
ing for our own profit certain lands to be sold
in the future; :, the balance is offered FREE
AS AIR to all who apply In time.
A little more than one year ago the st. An
drews Bay r. r. and Land Co. acquired con-
troll OF upward of 800 900 acres of the most de-
sirable lands IN the State of Florida, situated
around about tho beautiful Bay of St. An
drew's. on the southwest Gulf coast. Before
the war the town known as St. Andrews Bay
was the home of many wealthy people. who
had sought the shores OF the beautiful bay as
a location where could be found In their high
eat perfection the peculiar delights of a
Florida home. During the war the town was
bombarded by Federal fleet and nearly
swept out of existence. The inhabitants leu,
abandoning their shattered homes to the
torch and pillage of the enemy, and not until
about ten years ago was there any attempt
made to reoccupy the town. This company
began active operations a little more than a
year ago. Since that time there has been the
most remarkable ''boom" created for st. An
drew's Bay that has ever been known in the
Flower state. Last winter more than 5000
visitors from all parGs of the country reached
that point in quest of Florida homes. Bust
ness and dwelling houses have been erected
by the hundred. Property secured at the be-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
s.-~~OUR REFERENCES.

Those who have done busintS with us. In
one day. the following list OF applicants Sc
cured Orange Grove tracts, ranging in size
from "a to 40 acres each. Space in good news
papers costs TOO much to give list Of all who
have received free property at our hands.
Each one OF the following list can testify, II
he lie 30 disposed, TO the absolute fidelity Of
NJ Mccain, Tyrone, Pa.
W. A. kinsloe, Lockhaven, Pa.
salem Hill, Schenley, Pa.
Il. X. Knowles, Branforu Pa.
T. Murphy, Huntington. w Va.
j. II. Baxtresser, MlddletOwn, Pa.
W. l.. COlyln, Beatrice. Neb
Frank A. smell, AnsOnia, Conn.
A. jarrett, Hutchinson, MINI,
Lewis Brtndle, Latrobe, Pa.
Emira Kepple, Latrobe, Pa.
j. W. McJoach, Santa Fe. N. NJ.
j. A. Davis, Pierce City, Mo.
James Is, Bowloy, Olathe. Kan.
Nj. Minehan, Gurdon, Ark.
Geo A. kopp, Fishers HUI, Va.
". r. Brewton, Cedar Plain, o.
WIN. g. sampson, Golden, Col
r. Is. Rblet, Shinnston, ". Va.
NJ. j. Lunquest, birmingham, Ala.
joel 7. Keys, Colwich. Kan.
Jno. A. Kramer. Bloomsbury, Pa.
And. knudsen. Garfield, Kan.
WIN. II. Birkelbach, Shaft, Pa.
Moses X. Knapp. Gwynedd, Pa.
M. Il. Lewark, Wabasha, MINI.
Mrs. y. A Davis. Hillsboro, Ill.
John Cord. Hanna, Ind.
O. 2, Fox. Mt. Carmel, Pa.
q. II. strong, Gloucester. Mass.
Andrew sullivan, Gloucester Mass.
George W. DAvis, Gloucester, Mass.
James n. MeMillen, Trans. Sta, Goth ward,
PItlsburg, Pa,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
A HANDSOME HAUL
Made on the Louisiana State Lottery by
Citizen of MemphIs

a Citizen of Memphis.
One OF the luckiest citizens of Mem
phis, perhaps, or one who has had as
much good fortune during the past thirty
days as any other, Is William Palen, who
for some years has been employed as
Waterman at the Mississippi and Ten.
nessee depot, aud who in the last monthly
drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery
Company held one-tenth OF the ticket
which called for the capital prize OF $50.
600. An Avalanche reporter met Palen
by chance yesterday and asked him how
be stood prosperity. 81 take IL pretty
calmly" he replied, land don't know that
my little fortune Will affect my ordinary
way OF living much. | have been working
have always managed 10 make a good
living. This little stroke OF luck, how.
ever, will help me along a great deal, Of
course. / always thought, somehow or
other, that II I'd keen hammerin' away at
that lottery I'd win something after
a while, and although i was always ex-
pectinS IL, was very much surprised
when l found out all Of a sudden that
had won the $4,000. All had to do was
10 present the ticket to the Commercial
Bank here and the money was paid over
very promptly. | intend to 20 into the
grocery business, and as | am not as
young rs | used to be, you know / Will
try to make an easv living, and use my
snug little fortune in the best way posi-.
hle"-WenphlS Tenn AUdfaRche, Jan.
20.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
OUR METHOD. NOTE ITS FAIRNESS.

We have just issued large sheet OF detailed
House Plans, Illustrating nine different styles
of houses, costing from $500 to 81, 500 each,
which this Company is prepared to build for
it's patrons at st. Andrews Bay. In order to
defray at least portion OF the very large cost
of advertising, getting up these designs, and
executing legal Warranty Deed for each
this sheet of House Plans to applicants. The
plans are worth IS to any one who will ever
desire to build house. They are all new,
and gotten up expressly for us. If you select
from the House Plans any one that suits you,
we will build the house on your property, and
give you fye years time to pay for the house,
charging you per cent. interest on the cost
of the house. If Won do not care to have a
house built you are not obliged to do 80, you
being left entirely free to decide for yourself
without in any way affecting the gift of the
property. The property will be given to you
FREE, whether you have house built or not
With the sheet of House Plans will be sent a
numbered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
FREE LAND WARRANT

in a sealed envelope. Upon its receipt you
will open the envelope, sign your name in full
on the proper blanks, so that Warranty
Deed can be made in your name, and return
the same to US. deed for the piece or land
called for by the Free Land Warrant Will be
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

Now that Fanny Davenport has her dla-
monds back, there will be the usual drop in
the receipts at the box office. Somebody
bolched that JOB. u was good for q months
run. properly handed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

We desire 10 impress that this announce
meDt means exactly what.it says: that every
applicant can secure. absolutely free Of any
charge for the land. one of the above divisions
of valuable Florida property. No trick! No
juggling of words. 1t means exactly that
nothing less nothing more
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
GUARANTY p %e wiI1 5 PHg seS

substantially improved during the next two
years, and pay at the rate of $40 per acre, with
the cost of the building Improvements added
BY that time property Will be worth $l00 pei
acre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
NO CONDITIONS Tn Tier =.

conditions associated with this Great Free
Land OTTER which cannot be complied with.
You are not required to move there. or I'M.
prove any way, unless you do SO freely and at
your own pleasure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

TAXES h sssfs sn nsT Hp 9 S March, psd
1857, and this company will nay them again
at that date to December, 1887, both on its own
lands and those disposed of under this Great
Free Offer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
The 81. Andrews Bay R. R. & Land Co.,

No. 227 Main ST., Cincinnati, o.;
No. 22 Park Row, New York, New York.
Remit by postal note, registered letter. for
bank DRAFT. Do not send stamps when IL can
be avoided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

SHUT OUT T This o Great Free
10 anybody except those who are already To-
Gated and are now living at st. Andrews
Bay; also residents of Pensacola and Wash :
lngton and jackson counties, Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
NEWS OFrHlI TWO STATES TOLD
IN PARAGRAPHS.

LSwndes County Taxes All Collected
Sxcsps SCAN Elopement Scandal in
tattnail County-A Big Shipment of
Eggs from Americus--A Hogansvills
Negroes Leaves Her Child to Die in the
Woods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
Off

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
Varieties of Marble.

There are many d tferent varieties Of
marble in use, both domestic and i'm
ported, and most Of them are very ex-
penslvc. The white Italian is the com
monest kind used, but white is rather
going out of fashion now and colored
marbles are becoming more popular,
The most widely used is the Tennessee
marble, which is a very beautiful stone,
and as extensive as many Of the imported
varieties. The most popular foreign
marble is the Formosa (''tbe beau
tifuI'0t stone of pretty purpIe-brown
hue, slightly marked AMI cloulcd no
two shades being a ike The Mexican
onyx is the most beautiful and most ex-
pensiye of all, and is worth twenty
five cents per pound in the block. Jas
per is also popular perhaps because il is
suggestive Of the new Jerusalem, and
coral marble, from the Pacific Islands, IS
also much in favor We also get a good
many fine varieties from Algeria, but
most Of the foreign marbles come from
Italy. America, should ado, also pro-
duces an excellent black marble. - BJs-
ton Traveller.
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dwelling an Indian Image

\ rock which the Sioux Indjons roo-
f"ft Yates, d. T., have worshipned for
generations as the pctrifed form Of !
Young 'q'aw was formally unveiled the
o'a'r DAY and Dedicated to peace and
ea'y. 1t appears that the white sot.
y OF the place have long supnosed
.'a' inns specimen Of natures art work
IAgf'ea a restraining influence on tbe
i'oi'ns but Of late the rock wac -
s "oE?l from its original resting place,
ana It was feared that with lis romovo,
~ 'n4rm had disappeared. So the sna.
='''ion was made to Sitting Bull that
''e statue be placed upon a permanent
PEDESTAL and unveiled with annronrialS
ceremonies This pleased the cbiefrain
aug ''0 Indians assembled to take nart
: ~ strange medley of Christian and
2an rites by which the unyeiIin9 wa.
accompanied. was
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
Few viii Miss Thee,

re" vii. miss thee. friend. when thou
For month in dust has lain.
shi'tul hand AMI anxious brow,
Tongue Of wisdom, iu,y brain
All Lou vert shall be forgot,
And thy place shall know thee not.
Come wet bird may sit and sing
On the marble Of thy tomb,
soon TO fit on joyous wing
From that ace Of death and gloom,
TN some bough o Marble clear;
butthese songs thou shalt not hear.
Some Kind voice may sing thy praise.
Passing near thy pace Of rest,
fondiy talk Of "o,her days
But no throb within thy breast
sballte oud to word, of praise,
orold thoughts Of other dlys"
Snceso hectIug is thy namc.
Talent beauty, power aud wit,
hwerc well that without shame
Thou IN God great hook we're writ,
There gold words to be
Craven for eternity
Chambers Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
Az Aristocratic Pair.
Opium-Ocazed

| tell you, I've moved in mighty
society,"" said the boastful travel
|nan.
We moved in some pretty tony So
myself, " remarked the quiet look
pan to whom the remark was adj
Nd. 81 was introduced to the S.a-
WINS.
Ihe Siamese twinsl You don't can
swell people do you"
My yes. At all events you can !
4 That they were well connected
chant Traveller.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
For the Children.

Il you want to make good imitation
monkey that will please the caiIiren.
mere are the directions: Mike large
rag aolI' and on one side Of .ha head g.a4
tn' half of cocoanut Shell dat has a
soou imitation face. Put on the head 4
l'' knitted cap, or Que made from rel
ur"nel' SO that it covers the top and back
s e. '"e rag head. Cover the hands aaJ
, ~, with any kind Of dark brown cloth.
na AY a red flannel jacket, trimmed Win
small gilt Lu.tons, and black vevt
pants Dress the doll in these clothes.
.T ' see how the little ones will like it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
A Victim of nrer.Stnhr-

Mrs d G'rmo--I understand your
SON is quite sick at college, Mrs
smythcl
Mrs. Smytho-Yos. Poor joint The
PRESIDENT writes me that he entered into
Dis work with too much arIor and he
-as broken down.
Mrs. DcGarmo-What seems to be the
nature Of the trouble?
Mrs. Smythc-IIe was hit on the head
1g foul BAL, l believe they can it
Iasper's Barr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
SiZing Him LIN

dude A~ :. woi'"F," said dizzy pated
mora at an uptown hotel the ether
ar' 'n'ng' Owing me, aw. one boiled
aard or soft boiled, sir2o
"ob A"' let me think" murmured the
his head e9s'" oo'n nanp' 10
rioh 'o'.' see" said the waiter. GAN
w So S'r' and he hurried off without
.oo a'ng to hear the result of the dudes
Nosltation. Il Hotel Mail
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15

Employer to clcrk)-Can't you GET
around little earlier in the morning,
James2
James (loubtfu.Iy)-N-no, l don't be-
lieve can, sir Struck with bright
idea) But I'll tell you what can do, sir;
can leave little earlier in the eyea~
inc
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
Mexican Criminals,

The criminal classes IN 1r.xico arc
among the most ACCOMPLISHED artists '.e. i" IN
their line to b. found anywhere on the
face of the earth, and possess, moreover
o. ma''' r5.5 P' aso.o Of Stimulating . ~ nao
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''"so"" N'' ',V '"'5 s'o| III '2"-
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
A POsSibIe Paiinnt

u,t., " -, goes Dr. Jones with fine
. ~, melon. See him over therc5r -''''
..o,i i3s' lie must be going to mako
','''''y present.7--[ Merchant Tray
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
For the Summer.

|aven't seen your brother for '"'
Eeek or two. Is he away'"
Is; Bill has gone off for the sum
bng Branch1' 1,dge
Il. not quite. I guess the Juas !
& the Work.hcuse when ne
/ days. "--ID.tro.t Free Press
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-07-15
SCROFULA

can only be cured by a thorough purifch
lion OF the blood. II this is neglected.
The disease perpetuatcs IFS taht through
generation after generation. Among Its
earlier symptomatic Developments sle
Eczema, Cutaneous I2ruptions, Th-
mOrs, Boils, CarbUncies, Ilry sipelts,
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and PLY
steal Collapse, etc. II allowed IT, BIZ
tinue. rheumatism, ScroiulOu7 ia-
tarrh. Kidney aud Liver Diseases,
Tubercular Consumption, and hri-
Gus other dangerous or fatal muladic, hre
produced BIZ ii.
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The Russian Bloodhound.

In crossing the strand, London, l
lodged the pole Of one vehicle just in
time to be struck by the shafts Of an
other and, as the pavement WIS slip
perry ] went down, and tie vehicle
went over M, breaking my left leg be
low the knee An hour later l was in
my bachelor apartments Cthc work Of the
surgeon fuished, and feeling that
ought to be thankful to have come off
with my life. was in for a siege Of
many weeks, and l had some business
which must be attended to by an out
slider. Therefore, after a day or two,
sent for Captain Jack Williams, an old
acquaintance. lie answered promptly
enough, and we soon made very salts
factory arrangements. He was a bluff,
honest fellow, out Of active service, and
having nothing to do, and the only I'M
pleasant feature about his friendship was
the fact Of his owning a monster Rus
sian bloodhound he brute was his
shadow Where the dog could not so
the Captain would not go. lie refused
all parties and receptions because of the
dog. He RETAINED from excursions by
land or sea because he would be tenn
porariIy separated from Gar as he
called the animal The pair were wei
known in London, and the captain wa
as safe at midnight in the Sums as any
other man would be in the Strand a
MONDAY. One glance at the dog wa
enough to show that he was as dan.
gerous as a tiger. He made no friend
~ = o,,1 hof